Redirect to login if not logged in
v1.7.0by Daan Kortenbach · updated 8 years ago
Redirects users to the login page if the visitor is not logged in.
- Rank
- #12,382
- Up15 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 231
- 200+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 20.5K
- 20,450 all-time
- Rating
- 4.8/5
- 10 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Redirect to login if not logged in at a glance
Redirect to login if not logged in is a WordPress plugin by Daan Kortenbach with 200+ active installs, the #12,382 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, 60% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.8 out of 5 from 10 reviews. Version 1.7.0 came out on Sep 13, 2018, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.0.31. Among the 444 plugins tagged “redirect”, it ranks #86. It was first released in 2013.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 12, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats96 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Redirect to login if not logged in |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 18 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 231 · -3.8% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 11, 2026 | 231 |
| Nov 10, 2026 | 231 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 230 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 230 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 231 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 232 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 232 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 233 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 233 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 234 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 234 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 234 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 233 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 232 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 240 |
Rank over time
#12,382 · down 46 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 11, 2026 | #12,382 |
| Nov 10, 2026 | #12,397 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | #12,418 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #12,410 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #12,422 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #12,406 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #12,386 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #12,383 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #12,371 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #12,334 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #12,290 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #12,275 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #12,264 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #12,318 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #12,349 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #12,336 |
Growth %
Average -0.25% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 11, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 10, 2026 | +0.43% |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.43% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.22% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -0.43% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.43% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.43% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.43% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -3.33% |
Active installs band
200+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 11, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 10, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 200+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #12349 → #12386
- Tested up to 5.0.30 → 5.0.31
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.781%
- v1.619%
Rating trend
4.8★★★★★10 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.7.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0.1
- Tested up to
- 5.0.31
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jun 9, 2013
- Last updated
- Sep 13, 2018
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Redirect to login if not logged in
How many websites use Redirect to login if not logged in?
Redirect to login if not logged in is active on 200+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #12,382 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Redirect to login if not logged in been downloaded?
20,450 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats
When was Redirect to login if not logged in last updated?
Version 1.7.0 came out on Sep 13, 2018 (8 years ago).
Is Redirect to login if not logged in compatible with the latest WordPress?
Redirect to login if not logged in’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.0.31, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Redirect to login if not logged in still maintained?
Its last release was 8 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Redirect to login if not logged in have?
4.8 out of 5 from 10 reviews on WordPress.org. 90% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Redirect to login if not logged in?
The plugins most like Redirect to login if not logged in, by the tags they share, are WPS Hide Login (2M+), Redirection (2M+) and Limit Login Attempts (300K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.8
★★★★★
10 reviews
- 5 stars: 9 reviews, 90%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 1 reviews, 10%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 90%4–5★
- Mixed
- 10%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
- About 4 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.9.
- Each new 1★ review takes 19 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 231 |
| Reported installs | 200+ |
| Rating | 4.8 |
| Reviews | 10 |
| Total downloads | 20.5K |
| Author | Daan Kortenbach |
| First released | Jun 9, 2013 |
| Version | 1.7.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.0.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Sep 13, 2018 |
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